Board minutes — December 6, 1989

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HERMOSA BEACH
MINUTES OF THE
FRIENDS of
the LIBRARY
BOARD MEETING HELDAT THE L BRARY
ON 6 DECEMBER 1989
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jack Belasco
Pat Belasco
Bertha Dorsey
Toni Empringham
Myron Gazin
John Hales
Steve Hoffman
Bill Malone
Charlotte Malone
Ron Schneider
Pat Gazin
Meeting called to order by President Charlotte Malone at
7: 30.
MINUTES: Motion to approve minutes of Board Meeting of 11
October 1989 made by Bill Malone, seconded by Jack Belasco.
So ordered.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Funds reflect a balance on hand of
$5,908.97. In the Evelyn Harris Belasco Memorial Fund as of
4 December 1989 there was a balance of $1,696.36 in the
Money Market Account; the CD had earned $1,428.70 and has a
total value of $17,128.70. Proceeds of Saturday's sale were
$1,301.66, and Jack Belasco has contributed $500.00 in
matching funds which Treasurer Bill Malone would like to put
into the CD so that the interest will roll over into the
Money Market Account.
BOOK SALE: Charlotte Malone observed that Ron Schneider's
extensive donation of books from his personal library
greatly augmented the offerings and thus the proceeds of
Saturday's sale. She mentioned the difficulty in getting
tables promised by the city and asked that a letter be
written to Kevin Northcraft, City Manager, in order to
reprimand the staff for its laxity. John Hales recommended
that the letter be personally delivered but Mrs. Malone
preferred that the letter be sent first, followed at a later
time by the personal contact. Bill Malone moved that
Corresponding Secretary Bertha Dorsey write such a letter
and Pat Gazin seconded the motion; so ordered.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Ron Schneider has spent $186.55 on
books, $259.92 on books on tape, and $250 on videos.
requested $400 for books, $400 for videos, $300 for books on
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tape, and $200 for CDs. Bill Malone moved to approve these amounts and Pat Gazin seconded; so ordered. also requested $300 from the Belasco Fund to purchase Mr. Schneider
children's books: Jack Belasco moved for approval and Steve Hoffman seconded.So ordered. to local schools in order to find out how Mr. Belasco suggested going
and Caldecott Award selections with teachers' needs. augment Newbery
will make the necessary inquiries and Ron Schneider. Additional information: report his findings to (1) Sandra Reuben Lac hoon annailodlosa courty librarian. (2) the now nam for the L.A. Cuunty Library is County Library of Los angeles; (3) there will be no children's Christmas program this year because Assistant Librarian Glenn Fox has not yet been renlaced and because the bar codina operation has been
ongoing; 4) 24.000 custom bar codes have been completed and only the random coding remains to be done. Mr. Schneider
will accept volunteer help from Board members in registering patrons. The new svstem will be in effect on January 17
PUBLICITY REPORT: Pat Gazin displayed publicity notices on
the December book sale, the Christmas authors' boutique, and the automated bar coding system.
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Myron Gazin will investigate the feasibility of using
yellow tape and stanchions to restrain early patrons at
future book sales.
2. The Board agreed that there was no need to respond to a
written request from Carol Moss, Chairman of the Board of
the Los Angeles County Public Library Foundation, requesting
cash contributions to the literacy program fund.
3. John Hales asked that the group set dates for the 1990
book sales so that he can print new book marks. Dates
agreed upon:March 3, June 2, September 9, and December 8.
Mr. Hales also asked that the new sale dates be set up at
the September Board meetings from now on so that they can be
printed on book marks for December sales.
4. Jack Belasco expressed willingness to continue the
tradition of the Authors' Boutique in 1990. This year's
event was once again a success.
5. Steve Hoffman asked whether action had been taken as a
result of the Board's letter concerning redesignation of
parking spaces behind the library. Jack Belasco suggested
that the issue be taken back to the city manager since space
for parking was part of the original package when the land
building were donated to the city. Meanwhile Ron
Schneider will keep the Board informed should problems arise
over the new limits ? Charlotte Malone added that the Board
should suspend further action until results of providing
additional parking in the Greenbelt area across the street
are in.
6. The nominating committee for next year's officers will
meet on December 12.The Annual General Meeting and
election will be held on January 17.
Motion to adjourn made by Bertha Dorsey and seconded by
Steve Hoffman. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Toni Emprughau
Toni Emorinaham